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Gandrīz pilnīgs saules aptumsums · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Madrid

Madrid comes agonisingly close: about 99.97% of the Sun is covered on 12 August 2026 — and yet this is still not totality. That last fraction of a percent is the difference between a deep partial eclipse and the corona.

Gandrīz pilnīgs — dziļš daļējs Get certified eclipse glasses
Maksimums~20:32 CESTCommunity of Madrid · Spain · 12 Aug 2026
Ilgums~1h 48m of partial eclipseThis is the full partial eclipse from first to last contact. There is no totality here — the Sun is never completely covered, so there is no corona and no moment when it is safe to look without protection.
Saules augstums~7° above the WNW horizonlow in the west — an open horizon is essential
Pārklājums99.97% (partial)Madrid is OUTSIDE the path of totality. About 99.97% of the Sun is covered at maximum — an extraordinarily deep partial eclipse, but not a total one. The corona never appears and the sky does not go dark.
Skaidra debess iespējamība Usually favourable · ≈72%The inland Spanish meseta has some of the most reliable August skies on the path — typically hot, dry and clear, though a low Sun still needs a clean horizon.
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Madrid comes agonisingly close: about 99.97% of the Sun is covered on 12 August 2026 — and yet this is still not totality. That last fraction of a percent is the difference between a deep partial eclipse and the corona.

Below: Madrid's exact timings, why 99.97% is genuinely not the same event as totality, the best places to watch, and how far you would have to travel for the real thing.

Laika grafiks

Kad notiek aptumsums

~19:36 CESTSākas daļējā fāze — pirmais "kodiens" no Saules
~20:32 CESTGandrīz pilnīgs — ~1h 48m of partial eclipse. Noņem brilles tikai pilnīgā aptumsuma laikā.
~21:16 CESTEclipse ends ~21:24 CEST

The eclipse runs from about 19:36 to 21:24 CEST, with maximum at around 20:32 and the Sun ~7° above the west-northwest horizon. The Sun sets at 21:16 CEST, during the eclipse, so the later stages happen below the horizon — an open west-northwest view is essential.

Kur novietojies

Labākās novērošanas vietas

Cerro del Tío Pío (Parque de las Siete Tetas)

Elevated · east Madrid

Best free western panorama

The rolling hills of this park give the finest open view west across the whole city — the local favourite for sunsets, and ideal here.

Templo de Debod

Landmark · west-facing

Egyptian temple, open west

Madrid's classic sunset spot: an ancient temple with a completely open western outlook over the Casa de Campo.

Faro de Moncloa

Tower · panoramic

Height over the city

The observation tower gives a 360° view above the rooftops — useful with the Sun only 7° up.

Casa de Campo and Cerro Garabitas

Park · vast

Open ground, low horizon

Madrid's huge western park has open hilltops looking away from the city toward the setting Sun.

Travel north-west for totality

The real thing

~1h to the path

This is the important one. Madrid is NOT in the path. Segovia, Ávila and the Sierra to the north-west are — around an hour away.

Local astronomy societies and science centres often organise safe public viewing with filtered telescopes — worth checking closer to the date.

Plan your trip

Where to stay near the eclipse

Accommodation around the viewing area for eclipse night (11–13 Aug 2026). Compare hotels and rentals live on the map below.

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Vai debesis būs skaidras?

The inland Spanish meseta has some of the most reliable August skies on the path — typically hot, dry and clear, though a low Sun still needs a clean horizon.

The deciding factor here is simply whether the sky is clear at the right moment. Check the forecast in the final 48 hours and, if you can, keep the option of moving to a gap in the cloud.

Plāno dienu

Tava aptumsuma dienas kontrolsaraksts

  • Certified ISO 12312-2 / CE eclipse glasses — one pair per person
  • Glasses stay ON for the entire eclipse — there is no safe moment here
  • An open west-northwest horizon — the Sun is only ~7° up
  • Arrive before 19:36 to catch first contact
  • Check the cloud forecast in the final 48 hours
  • Never look through a camera, phone or binoculars without a proper solar filter
  • Pinhole projection is a safe way for groups to watch together
  • If you want totality, it is northern Spain — not here

Vēro droši

Kā vien tu skaties, dari to droši

Visi Absolute Eclipse produkti ir neatkarīgi sertificēti un ražoti ES. Nav droša brīža skatīties bez aizsardzības — visu laiku nēsā sertificētas brilles.

  • ISO 12312-2 sertificēts
  • CE · ES 2016/425 IAL
  • Ražots un nosūtīts ES
Most popular Visiem un grupām Papīra aptumsuma brilles 53 dizaini, atsevišķi un 2/6/10 iepakojumi — pieejamākā izvēle visai grupai. no €4,99 Veikals → Want to be seen Glow-in-the-Dark frames Phosphorescent frames that light up as the sky dims. Reusable for 2027. no €22.00 Veikals → You wear prescription glasses Clip-On filters Flip-up hinge clips straight onto your everyday frames. No swapping mid-eclipse. no €19.85 Veikals → You wear prescription glasses Fit-Over glasses Oversized frames worn straight over your own glasses. Full coverage, no clipping. no €19.95 Veikals → Teleskopam vai kamerai Saules filtru loksnes OD 5,6 saules plēve teleskopiem, binokļiem un kameru objektīviem. no €11,85 Veikals →

Vērojat grupā? Ģimenes un mazumtirdzniecības iepakojumi → Sertificētie krājumi samazinās, tuvojoties 12. augustam.

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Madrid aptumsuma BUJ

Will Madrid see a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026?
No. Madrid is outside the path of totality and sees a partial eclipse, with about 99.97% of the Sun covered at maximum. That sounds close to totality, but it is a fundamentally different event: the corona does not appear, the sky does not go dark, and there is never a safe moment to look without protection. The path of totality crosses northern Spain.
What time is the eclipse in Madrid?
The partial phase begins at about 19:36 CEST and maximum — 99.97% coverage — comes at roughly 20:32 CEST. The Sun sets at 21:16 CEST, during the eclipse, so the later stages happen below the horizon — an open west-northwest view is essential.
Do I need eclipse glasses in Madrid?
Yes, for the entire eclipse without exception. Because the Sun is never fully covered, there is never a safe moment to look with the naked eye. Even at 99.97% coverage the remaining sliver is dangerously bright. Certified ISO 12312-2 / CE glasses stay on from start to finish.
Where should I watch from in Madrid?
The Sun is only about 7° above the horizon, so you need an open, unobstructed view to the west-northwest. Buildings, hills and trees in that direction will hide the deepest phase.
Will Madrid see a total solar eclipse in 2026?
No — and this is the most common misunderstanding about this eclipse. Madrid sees about 99.97% coverage, which sounds like totality but is not. The corona never appears, the sky does not go dark, and eclipse glasses must stay on the whole time. The path of totality passes just to the north-west; Segovia and Ávila are roughly an hour away and see the real thing.
Will the weather be clear in Madrid on eclipse day?
The inland Spanish meseta has some of the most reliable August skies on the path — typically hot, dry and clear, though a low Sun still needs a clean horizon.

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Avoti: timeanddate.com · nationaleclipse.com · eclipsophile.com (laikapstākļi) · Gobierno de Aragón · BBC Sky at Night. Laiki ir vietējie (CEST).